Economic ranking article deceitful

I find your article on Mississippi's ranking in the top 10 economically to be deceitful to the public ("Rich States, Poor States," May 30).

Though you think this article may have been "balanced" by interviewing state economist Marianne Hill, you paint ALEC as a nonprofit that actually cares about this state and this country. You have made no mention of all the laws ALEC has stood for, and continues to stand for, that go against the interests of many Mississippi state residents: such as anti-immigrant laws meant to incarcerate more people of color, stand your ground laws and voter ID initiatives that intend to curb the rights of many residents of color.

It is absolutely not an honor to have any sort of approval from ALEC, as its economic stance on Mississippi only relates to the low-wage jobs created by corporations that seek to exploit Mississippi state workers. You made no mention of the negative economic impact low wages and "right to work" laws have on poverty levels in this, the poorest state in the nation.

It seems you care more about painting ALEC's mention as an honor and have put this above the people of Mississippi, who have been harmed not only by ALEC, but by state politicians affiliated with them and the corporations that fund them.

It is absolutely disgusting that your journalists put more emphasis on what "Rich States, Poor States" has to say, especially since it is written by Wall Street and ALEC affiliates. These two institutions have done more harm than good to this state, and nothing they have to say is of benefit to workers and residents who live here.

Your point of view is weak, and it shows you are against the people your publication should serve.

Ingrid Cruz

Tupelo

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Economic ranking article deceitful

I find your article on Mississippi's ranking in the top 10 economically to be deceitful to the public ('Rich States, Poor States,' May 30).